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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) passes against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Darnold and Seahawks are looking to continue strong season against Cousins and struggling Falcons

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Seattle (9-3) at Atlanta (4-8)

Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox.

BetMGM NFL Odds: Seahawks by 7.

Against the spread: Seahawks 9-3; Falcons 5-6-1

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The Patriots’ closeness off the field has helped them build the best record in the NFL

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The Patriots’ closeness off the field has helped them build the best record in the NFL

Kyle Hightower, The Associated Press 5 minute read Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — If there’s an unsung reason the New England Patriots have entered their bye week with the NFL's best record following back-to-back 4-13 seasons, it may be as simple as them enjoying being around one another.

While teams around the league dole out platitudes about brotherhood, these Patriots (11-2) are remarkably close, on and off the field.

Whether it’s been quarterback Drake Maye and rookie left tackle Will Campbell sitting courtside at a Celtics game or having dinner together in Boston’s North End, the weekly dinners shared by the offensive line, or the ways coach Mike Vrabel has given attention to individual players, the bonds of this roster are noticeable.

“This is probably the tightest group of guys I’ve been around in my four years,” offensive lineman Vederian Lowe said.

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Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025

FILE - New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, right, sits with teammate Will Campbell during first half of an NBA basketball game between the Boston Celtics and Utah Jazz, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Chiefs vs. Texans: Kansas City battles Houston’s top defense with key injuries up font

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Chiefs vs. Texans: Kansas City battles Houston’s top defense with key injuries up font

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Houston (7-5) at Kansas City (6-6)

Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC/Peacock.

BetMGM NFL odds: Chiefs by 3 1/2.

Against the spread: Texans 6-6, Chiefs 5-6-1.

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Houston Texans' Nico Collins (12) celebrates with Xavier Hutchinson (19) after scoring a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Packers activate wide receiver Jayden Reed from IR before showdown with NFC North-leading Bears

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Packers activate wide receiver Jayden Reed from IR before showdown with NFC North-leading Bears

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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay wide receiver Jayden Reed has been activated from injured reserve, clearing the way for him to play for the first time in nearly three months when the Packers host the NFC North-leading Chicago Bears on Sunday.

The Packers (8-3-1) announced the activation of Reed in one of a series of moves Saturday. The Packers also claimed defensive lineman Quinton Bohanna off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks and released wide receiver Malik Heath.

Reed hasn’t played since suffering a shoulder injury in the Packers’ second game of the season, a 27-18 victory over the Washington Commanders on Sept. 11. The injury occurred as he was making a diving touchdown catch that got nullified by a penalty.

The 25-year-old Reed underwent surgeries on his shoulder and foot later that month. He had caught three passes for 45 yards and a touchdown before getting injured.

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FILE - Green Bay Packers' Jayden Reed plays during an NFL wild-card playoff football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers, Jan. 12, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Commanders and Vikings have both fallen hard after last season’s success

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Commanders and Vikings have both fallen hard after last season’s success

Dave Campbell, The Associated Press 6 minute read Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings won 14 games last season, the second most in franchise history. The Washington Commanders rode the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award winner, Jayden Daniels, all the way to the NFC championship game.

Both teams aggressively added to their roster during the offseason, too, seemingly setting themselves up for sustained success. But life comes at you fast in this league. The Vikings are on a four-game losing streak at 4-8, with a once-potent offense that has completely broken down. The Commanders have lost seven straight games to take a 3-9 record into this matchup of vast underachievers in Minnesota on Sunday.

“We want to get back on track and try to get a win this week. It’s been a while since we’ve felt that feeling,” Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin said. "I know they’re itching for a win as well, so you’ve got two hungry teams.”

During this week’s season debut of the new “Hard Knocks” docuseries, which is following all four NFC East teams, Commanders coach Dan Quinn delivered a poignant postgame locker room speech after Washington’s 27-26 overtime loss to a Denver team that has the NFL's second-best record. With a couple of expletives for emphasis, Quinn urged the Commanders to realize they'd recaptured their competitive edge in a second consecutive narrow defeat after dropping the previous four games by 21-plus points.

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Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Broncos face Raiders, looking to extend win streak to 10 games

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Broncos face Raiders, looking to extend win streak to 10 games

The Associated Press 5 minute read Friday, Dec. 5, 2025

Denver (10-2) at Las Vegas (2-10)

Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, CBS.

BetMGM NFL Odds: Broncos by 7 1/2.

Against the spread: Broncos 5-6-1; Raiders 4-8.

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Friday, Dec. 5, 2025

Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey, is lifted by teammate Quinn Meinerz after scoring during overtime of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb leaves Lions game with concussion, George Pickens doesn’t pick up the slack

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Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb leaves Lions game with concussion, George Pickens doesn’t pick up the slack

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DETROIT (AP) — Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb sustained a concussion against the Detroit Lions on Thursday night and was ruled out for the rest of the game.

Lamb leaped for a pass in the third quarter and he landed hard on the turf.

“Saw him and talked to him after the game,” Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said after Detroit's 44-30 victory. "He’ll be in the protocol.”

Lamb had six catches for 121 yards, giving him 57 receptions for 865 yards and three touchdowns this season.

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb is tended to by trainers during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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Bears try to protect their NFC North lead as they head to Green Bay to face rival Packers

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Bears try to protect their NFC North lead as they head to Green Bay to face rival Packers

Steve Megargee, The Associated Press 5 minute read Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The NFC North leaders are eager to show they’re not the same old Chicago Bears who continually took their lumps against the Green Bay Packers over the last 15 years or so.

Chicago snapped an 11-game skid in this rivalry when it ended the 2024 regular season by winning at Green Bay. The Bears (9-3) have built on that momentum this year as they have the NFC’s best record and carry a five-game winning streak into their Sunday matchup with the Packers (8-3-1) at Lambeau Field.

“I think throughout this whole year, what we’ve been able to accomplish has given us extreme confidence,” Bears quarterback Caleb Williams said. "And then, for myself, being a part of something that, everybody knows the stats of the Bears going up there before last year, it wasn’t the best. And so being able to be a part of that (win), being able to contribute to that, provides confidence for myself, and I’m going to exude that to the other guys.”

Chicago hasn’t had a winning season since 2018, but the Bears’ emergence doesn’t surprise Packers safety Xavier McKinney.

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) walks off the field following an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh )

Chargers QB Justin Herbert returns to practice Thursday following surgery on non-throwing hand

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Chargers QB Justin Herbert returns to practice Thursday following surgery on non-throwing hand

Dan Greenspan, The Associated Press 2 minute read Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert returned to practice Thursday, putting him on track to start a week after undergoing surgery to repair a broken bone in his non-throwing hand.

The Chargers (8-4) have maintained optimism since Herbert was injured in a 31-14 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday that he would be able to play against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, and his participation came three days after having a plate and screws placed in his left hand.

Herbert said during a news conference Wednesday that his availability would likely come down to several factors, including his ability to handle the ball and pain tolerance, but reiterated his expectation that he would start.

Herbert, who is in his sixth season with the Chargers, has thrown for 2,842 yards and 21 touchdowns to 10 interceptions in 12 games this season. He was 15 of 20 for 151 yards, two touchdowns and interception in the win over the Raiders, playing the last three quarters with his hand in a hard cast and glove that forced the offense to operate exclusively out of the pistol and shotgun.

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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) looks to pass as Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Lamar Jackson finally faces Aaron Rodgers, assuming their shaky health allows it

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Lamar Jackson finally faces Aaron Rodgers, assuming their shaky health allows it

Noah Trister, The Associated Press 6 minute read Friday, Dec. 5, 2025

BALTIMORE (AP) — Lamar Jackson and Aaron Rodgers — six MVPs between them — have remarkably never faced each other. It's finally happening this weekend.

Probably.

With these two, you can't be certain of anything at the moment.

Jackson's Baltimore Ravens host Rodgers' Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday with first place in the AFC North on the line, but although they share the division lead, these two rivals are looking pretty shaky. That's in part because of the health and performance of their star quarterbacks.

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) is pressured by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai (58) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray ruled out for the rest of the season because of foot injury

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Cardinals QB Kyler Murray ruled out for the rest of the season because of foot injury

The Associated Press 3 minute read Friday, Dec. 5, 2025

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray will miss the remainder of the season because of a foot injury that's kept him out of the lineup since Week 6.

Coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters the decision before Friday's practice.

“Kyler will not play again this year,” Gannon said. “He had some more tests done this week, went out of state, got another opinion on it. It's not progressing where it's going to make sense where he can go.”

It's been a hugely disappointing season for both the Cardinals and Murray, who started the season with high expectations, but now have a 3-9 record and are eliminated from the playoff race.

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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, left, and wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. sit on the bench during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa will try to put his cold-weather woes on ice and stay unbeaten against Jets

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Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa will try to put his cold-weather woes on ice and stay unbeaten against Jets

Dennis Waszak Jr., The Associated Press 5 minute read Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa is heading to New York looking to keep the Miami Dolphins' late-season surge going — with a bit of perfection on the line.

The sixth-year quarterback is 6-0 against the Jets as a starter, including the Dolphins' 27-21 victory in Miami in Week 4. He's 7-0 overall in games in which he has played against New York — including his NFL debut in 2020, when he replaced starter Ryan Fitzpatrick late in a win over the Jets.

But another opponent has proven even tougher for Tagovailoa: cold weather.

When the Dolphins (5-7) take on the Jets (3-9) on Sunday at MetLife Stadium, he'll try to improve on his 0-7 career mark when the temperature at kickoff is 46 degrees or colder, according to the Palm Beach Post. The forecast calls for a high of 41, so Tagovailoa and the offense will need to warm up early.

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) walks on the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Seahawks visit Falcons in matchup of teams heading in opposite directions

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Seahawks visit Falcons in matchup of teams heading in opposite directions

Paul Newberry, The Associated Press 5 minute read Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025

ATLANTA (AP) — Talk about two teams heading in opposite directions.

The Seattle Seahawks have won six of their last seven games, putting them in the mix for an NFC West title and a top seed in the playoffs.

Then there's the Atlanta Falcons, who've lost six of seven to all but ensure their eighth straight losing season and another January spent watching from the couch as others compete for championships.

With so much at stake for Seattle (9-3) — and so little on the line for Atlanta (4-8) — the Seahawks can't afford a slip-up when they visit Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday.

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Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) celebrates with tight end Nick Kallerup (89) after scoring a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Cowboys’ Brandon Aubrey has another kicking milestone with 3 field goals of 55 yards-plus

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Cowboys’ Brandon Aubrey has another kicking milestone with 3 field goals of 55 yards-plus

Dave Hogg, The Associated Press 3 minute read Friday, Dec. 5, 2025

DETROIT (AP) — Brandon Aubrey of the Dallas Cowboys became the first NFL kicker to make three field goals of 55 yards or more in a game on Thursday night.

Aubrey made a 57-yarder in the first quarter, a 55-yarder in the second quarter and a 63-yarder in the third quarter of the Cowboys' 44-30 loss to the Detroit Lions. He added kicks from 42 and 29 yards to match a career best with five field goals.

“I'm sure he set another record tonight,” Dallas coach Brian Schottenheimer said. “We certainly didn't want to kick five field goals — we pride ourselves on scoring touchdowns — but Brandon is just an incredible kicker.

“He's certainly a luxury that I've never had before as a coach. I'm not sure anyone has.”

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Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey (17), with Bryan Anger holding, attempts a field goal against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Lions standout safety Brian Branch tore his Achilles tendon against the Cowboys, AP source says

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Lions standout safety Brian Branch tore his Achilles tendon against the Cowboys, AP source says

Larry Lage, The Associated Press 2 minute read Friday, Dec. 5, 2025

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch tore his left Achilles tendon against the Dallas Cowboys, according to a person familiar with the situation.

Tests revealed the significant injury on Friday, the person told The Associated Press.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the results were not announced.

Branch was hurt late in Detroit's 44-30 win over Dallas on Thursday night.

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy (19) takes a hit from Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch (32) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

AFC South lead up for grabs as Colts try to win in Jacksonville for the first time since 2014

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AFC South lead up for grabs as Colts try to win in Jacksonville for the first time since 2014

Mark Long, The Associated Press 5 minute read Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — New season. New team. New opportunity for the Indianapolis Colts to end their decade-long skid in Jacksonville.

This one comes with new stakes, too.

Indianapolis and Jacksonville, two 8-4 teams seemingly headed in opposite directions, meet Sunday with first place in the AFC South up for grabs. An equally intriguing subplot: The Colts are trying to win at EverBank Stadium for the first time since 2014.

“I think you guys have talked about the streak enough for all of us,” said Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin, who also noted Indy’s new owners. “I don’t really know how relevant it is, to be honest with you. ... It’s a whole lot of new.

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